Firefighter Degree
The rescuer course takes 1.5 years to complete. The qualification gives access to posts as a rescuer, firefighter or firefighter-paramedic nationwide, and graduates have very good employment prospects.
The Journey Starts Here – Becoming a Rescuer
Firefighter Degree, 90 OP
The rescuer professional degree is a 1.5-year course of study of 90 credits.
The qualification entitles the holder to
- rescuer
- firefighter
- or firefighter-paramedic positions nationwide
Graduates have very good employment prospects.
Rescuer as a Profession
✔ Meaningful work
✔ Versatile work duties
✔ Teamwork and team spirit
✔ Training and career opportunities
✔ Strong community role
✔ High employment opportunities across Finland.
Apply to Helsinki Rescue School
Applications for the rescuer training course, which will start in August 2025, will open at the end of November 2024. This application period applies to students who will start their studies in August 2025. Two courses will start in August 2025: one in Finnish and one in Swedish.
Applying for rescuer training is a multi-stage process. Be sure to stay updated as the details of the application become more detailed!